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Ride for Rwanda (now "Good Dirt Ride") is an annual MTB event that attracts over 1200 riders each year - featuring routes of 10, 25, or 50 miles.
10/04/2026
A big thank you to Delium Bicycle Tires for supporting the 2026 Good Dirt Ride as a Silver Sponsor! 🚵
Delium isn’t just supporting this year’s ride. They also contributed the tires for the Good Dirt Ride Community Bike Build, helping bring this one-of-a-kind mountain bike together for our riders and supporters.
And here’s the best part: YOU CAN WIN THE BIKE! 🎟️🚵
The completed Community Bike Build will be one of this year’s Grand Prizes and can be won with a RED GRAND PRIZE TICKET at the Good Dirt Ride.
Founded in Indonesia in 1956, Delium has been producing bicycle tires and tubes since 1970. Today, they are the largest bicycle tire and tube producer in Indonesia. Their mission with the Delium brand is to deliver high-performance mountain bike tires at a great value without compromising performance.
Their lineup includes tires for MTB, gravel and e-bike riders ready to Grip on Adventure.
Support from sponsors like Delium helps make the Good Dirt Ride much more than a great day on the bike.
Funds raised through the event benefit Africa Rising Cycling, helping create opportunities for cyclists and cycling communities across Africa, and OCMTBA, supporting trail stewardship, advocacy, restoration and access right here in Orange County.
Thank you, Delium Bicycle Tires, for supporting our riders, contributing to the Community Bike Build and helping us Pedal for a Purpose.
Good Dirt Ride 2026
October 24, 2026
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
10, 15, 25 & 50-mile routes
Delium Bicycle Tires
deliumtires.com
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Interested in becoming a sponsor, exhibitor or supporter of the 2026 Good Dirt Ride? Contact Kurt at [email protected]
Grip on Adventure. 🚵
10/02/2026
Make it an awesome month of adventures on California mountain bike trails!
San Diego Mountain Biking Association
California Mountain Biking Coalition
Orange County Mountain Bike Association
What’s happening in San Diego MTB this month? 👀
From group rides and trail work to races, community events, and plenty of reasons to get outside, October has a lot going on for San Diego’s mountain bike community.
There’s plenty happening this month—save this post, mark your calendar, and send it to your riding crew.
And of course, Mount Laguna Trail Fest is coming up October 16–18! Three days of riding, camping, demos, clinics, shuttles, live music, and hanging out with the MTB community in the Laguna pines.
🎟️ Trail Fest tickets + more info at the link in bio.
🚵 FAMILY FUN ON THE 10-MILE ROUTE! 🚵
You don’t have to be an experienced mountain biker to be part of the Good Dirt Ride.
Our 10-mile route gives active novice riders, younger riders and families a chance to get out on the trails and experience the Good Dirt Ride together. Just check out some of the kids, parents and other 10-mile riders from previous Good Dirt Rides in this video! 😁
🚵 10-MILE RIDE
⏰ Starts at 9:30 AM
⏱️ Typical ride time: About 2 hours
⛰️ Approximately 400 feet of climbing
👍 Suitable for active novice to intermediate riders
Starting from Applied Medical in Rancho Santa Margarita, riders will make their way to the Tijeras Creek and Arroyo Trabuco trails before heading south on Arroyo Trabuco to the turnaround at approximately 4.5 miles.
There will be some hills, rocks and streams along the way. It is mountain biking, after all! But this route is about getting outside, having fun and giving younger and newer riders a chance to experience the trails.
Your ride also helps benefit OCMTBA, supporting Orange County’s mountain bike community through trail stewardship, advocacy, education and access, and Team Africa Rising, creating opportunities for cyclists across Africa through rider development, coaching, training, equipment, mentorship and racing opportunities.
📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Want to see exactly where the 10-mile route takes you? Visit GoodDirtRide.com to view the route map, get event details and register.
Bring the kids. Bring the family. Bring your friends.
10 miles. Family fun. Pedal for a Purpose.
🚵 THE GOOD DIRT RIDE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! 🚵
Good Dirt Ride is coming October 24, and we still have volunteer positions to fill. Whether you can give us a few hours or most of the day, there’s a place for you!
Here’s where we need the most help:
✅ 9 SPOTS — Flexible Volunteer, Early
6:00 AM–11:00 AM
✅ 8 SPOTS — Registration & Raffle Sales
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
✅ 8 SPOTS — Finish Line Greeters
10:30 AM–2:00 PM
✅ 7 SPOTS — Registration & Raffle Sales
5:45 AM–10:00 AM
✅ 4 SPOTS — Flexible Volunteer, Late
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
✅ 4 SPOTS — Course Sweep
Dove Waterfall to Course Finish
✅ 3 SPOTS — Course Guide #9 / Crossing Guard
Coto de Caza Main Gate
✅ 3 SPOTS — Packet Pickup
10:00 AM–1:30 PM at Rock N’ Road
✅ 3 SPOTS — Packet Pickup
1:30 PM–5:00 PM at Rock N’ Road
✅ 3 SPOTS — First Aid Support
✅ 3 SPOTS — Course Sweep / 10-Mile Ride
✅ 2 SPOTS — Course Guide #8 / Starr Rise
✅ 2 SPOTS — Trail Marking Group 1
RSM through O’Neill
✅ 2 SPOTS — Trail Marking Group 2
O’Neill toward Westridge
Additional course guide, traffic control, raffle prep and volunteer opportunities are available too.
Several positions are already SOLD OUT, so if you see something that works for you, grab it while it’s available!
Your time helps make the Good Dirt Ride possible while supporting OCMTBA and Team Africa Rising. Most importantly, you’ll help us put MILES AND SMILES on hundreds of riders! 😁🚵
📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
READY TO VOLUNTEER?
Go to GoodDirtRide.com and tap REGISTER to see all available positions and sign up.
Bring a friend. Bring your riding buddies. Bring your business. Be part of the team that makes Good Dirt Ride possible.
Pedal for a Purpose.
Girlz Gone Riding: Orange County Chapter think MTB club Orange County Mountain Bike Association Linked Cycling
LOCAL LEGENDS. LOCAL IMPACT. 🚵
What a night for the Orange County mountain bike community.
The 2026 RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Tour brought riders together at Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach for an evening of incredible films, conversation and a shared passion for riding and protecting the places we ride.
The night featured a guest panel with Hans Rey, Cam Zink and Rainy Wyman, sharing their experiences in riding, advocacy and giving back to the mountain bike community.
We also got the first look at an incredible Good Dirt Ride Grand Prize: a custom Zink Bikes Vacay featuring a Troy Lee collaboration frame, Shimano components, SRAM suspension and Delium tires, along with a matching Troy Lee Designs Stages Stunt helmet.
And one lucky rider will take it home at the Good Dirt Ride on October 24! 🎟️🔥
The Good Dirt Ride is a primary fundraiser for OCMTBA, helping support local trails and the Orange County mountain bike community.
📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
🚵 10 • 15 • 25 • 50 Mile Routes
Register at GoodDirtRide.com
Pedal for a Purpose.
09/28/2026
TONIGHT IS THE DEADLINE! 🚵🔥
If you’ve been waiting to register for the 2026 Good Dirt Ride, now is the time.
After midnight tonight:
💲 Registration increases $15 across EVERY route.
👕 Jersey ordering CLOSES.
Choose your ride:
🚵 10 Mile
🚵 15 Mile
🚵 25 Mile
🚵 50 Mile Signature Ride
Your ride also helps support two incredible organizations:
🏔️ OCMTBA supports Orange County’s mountain bike community through trail stewardship, advocacy, education and access.
🌍 Team Africa Rising creates opportunities for cyclists across Africa through rider development, coaching, training, equipment, mentorship and racing opportunities.
📅 Good Dirt Ride: October 24, 2026
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Don’t wait until tomorrow. Register tonight and lock in current pricing!
👉 GoodDirtRide.com
🚵 Pedal for a Purpose.
09/26/2026
🚵 RITUAL MOUNTAIN BIKE FILM TOUR IS TONIGHT!
Join OCMTBA tonight for the 2026 RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Tour at Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach.
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Rivian South Coast Theater
Laguna Beach, CA
The evening will feature a guest panel with Cam Zink, Hans Rey and Rainey Wyman, plus the unveiling of the Good Dirt Ride Community Bike Build!
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
👉 RSVP for freeeee Ritual Tickets
events.rivian.com/rivianpresentsritualwithlocall
Come out for an evening of mountain bike films and community, and get the first look at the Good Dirt Ride Community Bike Build before it becomes one of the Grand Prize raffle opportunities at Good Dirt Ride on October 24.
🔥 ONE DAY LEFT!
Good Dirt Ride registration pricing increases $15 across every route after midnight Sunday, September 27. Jersey ordering also closes at the same time.
The Good Dirt Ride returns October 24 in Rancho Santa Margarita with 10, 15, 25 and 50-mile routes, raising funds to support:
🏔️ OCMTBA, supporting Orange County’s mountain bike community through trail stewardship, advocacy, education and access.
🌍 Team Africa Rising, creating opportunities for cyclists across Africa through rider development, coaching, training, equipment, mentorship and racing opportunities.
Ride local. Make an impact locally and globally.
🚵 Pedal for a Purpose.
🚵♂️ TOMORROW! GOOD DIRT RIDE 25-MILE PRE-RIDE!
Get your bikes ready! We're rolling out tomorrow morning, Saturday, September 26, for a preview of the Good Dirt Ride 25-mile route, hosted by Mission Ready Brewing in Rancho Santa Margarita!
Already registered for the October 24 Good Dirt Ride? Come get familiar with the route! Still thinking about joining us? This is a great opportunity to experience the trails, meet fellow riders, and enjoy a morning with the Orange County mountain biking community.
📅 TOMORROW! Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 Mission Ready Brewing
29851 Aventura, Suite D
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
⏰ Meet at 8:00 AM
🚴 Roll Time: 8:30 AM
📏 Distance: 25 Miles
🍺 A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT TO MISSION READY BREWING!
A big thank you to Mission Ready Brewing for hosting our 25-mile pre-ride and supporting the Good Dirt Ride community!
Veteran-owned and operated, Mission Ready Brewing honors our military and first responders while creating a welcoming gathering place right here in Rancho Santa Margarita, where neighbors become regulars.
Their motto says it all:
"Ill-prepared, under-equipped, always hydrated."
And they've got something special planned for our riders!
🍺 $6 b**rs for all riders!
🍻 Oktoberfest b**r specials throughout the day!
⏰ Doors open at 11:30 AM!
After the ride, come back, grab a cold one, and support a local business that's supporting our mountain biking community!
MISSION READY BREWING
📍 29851 Aventura, Suite D
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
📞 949-264-6821
Business Hours:
Monday – Sunday
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
🚵 THE GOOD DIRT RIDE RETURNS OCTOBER 24!
The 2026 Good Dirt Ride brings riders together to support OCMTBA and Team Africa Rising, making an impact on local trails and creating cycling opportunities across Africa.
Choose your adventure: 10, 15, 25, or 50 miles!
Register at GoodDirtRide.com
See you tomorrow morning! Let's ride, celebrate our community, and get ready to Pedal for a Purpose!
❤️ WHY WE RIDE: LOCAL TRAILS. GLOBAL IMPACT.
Good Dirt Ride has always been about more than the miles. It’s about what we can accomplish together through cycling.
What began in 2006 as Ride for Rwanda has grown into a community-driven fundraiser with a lasting mission: creating opportunities through cycling while giving back to the trails and communities that bring us together.
Since its beginning, riders, donors, sponsors and volunteers have helped raise more than $1.7 million for nonprofit efforts in Africa.
Today, that mission continues with an impact that reaches from Orange County to cycling communities across Africa.
🌍 TEAM AFRICA RISING
Talent exists everywhere. Opportunity doesn’t.
Team Africa Rising works to bridge that gap by supporting cycling development across Africa through access to equipment, coaching, training, mentorship and racing opportunities.
Their work helps aspiring cyclists develop their abilities, pursue their dreams and build pathways toward becoming athletes, mentors, coaches and community leaders.
Some riders have reached the professional ranks, demonstrating what’s possible when talent is given the opportunity to grow.
🏔️ OCMTBA
Great trails don’t maintain themselves!
The Orange County Mountain Bike Association works to protect and expand trail access through stewardship, maintenance, volunteer trail work, advocacy and community involvement.
Their efforts help preserve the places we love to ride while supporting the future of mountain biking throughout Orange County.
🚵 ONE RIDE. TWO LEVELS OF IMPACT.
When you register for Good Dirt Ride, you’re doing more than signing up for a 10, 15, 25 or 50-mile adventure.
You’re joining a community that believes cycling can create meaningful change, both in our own backyard and around the world.
PRICE INCREASE SEPT 27TH!
📅 RIDE DAY Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita, California
❤️ LOCAL TRAILS. GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY.
PEDAL FOR A PURPOSE.
👉 Register at GoodDirtRide.com
🚨 5 DAYS LEFT! REGISTRATION + JERSEY DEADLINE!
The countdown is on for the 2026 Good Dirt Ride! Sunday, September 27, is your last chance to lock in current registration pricing AND preorder your official Good Dirt Ride jersey.
🚵 REGISTER BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE!
After midnight Sunday, September 27, registration increases by $15 across EVERY route.
Choose your ride:
🚵 10 Mile
🚵 15 Mile
🚵 25 Mile
🚵 50 Mile Signature Ride
👕 LAST CHANCE TO ORDER YOUR JERSEY!
Our official 2026 Good Dirt Ride jersey features a custom mountain-inspired design and is available in men’s and women’s sizes. Click the link in the bio for a sizing chart.
We’ll have a limited number of additional jerseys available for purchase at the event, but sizes and availability cannot be guaranteed.
If you want one, preorder before the deadline!
❤️ PEDAL FOR A PURPOSE!
The Good Dirt Ride is more than a day on the trails. It’s a community fundraiser supporting OCMTBA and Team Africa Rising, bringing riders together to make a difference locally and globally.
📅 GOOD DIRT RIDE 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Don’t wait until the price goes up or your jersey size is gone. Register and preorder by Sunday, September 27!
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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